Join us for an insightful conversation with Howayda Al-Harithy, a distinguished Professor of Architecture and Urban Design at the American University of Beirut. With a rich background in researching the architectural and urban practices of the Mamluk period in the Middle East, Al-Harithy has shifted her focus towards the conceptualization of urban recovery amidst challenges such as historical editing, urban trauma, and protracted displacement. This dialogue delves into her perspectives on heritage construction, regional identities, and the critical role of education and policy-making in urban reconstruction efforts.

0:00 Overview of Howayda Al-Harithy's contributions to architecture and urban design
1:46 Exploring heritage construction in urban contexts
6:44 Impact of architectural practices on regional identities in the Middle East
9:52 Insights from Al-Harithy on post-war reconstruction strategies
13:18 Importance of bridging research and policy-making in urban recovery
17:19 Relationship between urban identity and heritage preservation
23:47 Strategies for sustaining heritage in changing urban landscapes
26:33 Observations on transformations in the Hamra district
29:09 Introduction to the Beirut Urban Lab and its urban challenge initiatives
31:55 Discussing the evolving perspectives of architecture and urban design students
38:05 Analyzing responses to the Beirut Blast within urban recovery and resilience
43:34 Al-Harithy addresses questions about reconstruction in Beirut and Aleppo

Professor Howayda Al-Harithy is a leading figure in the fields of architecture and urban design, with a focus on the interplay between heritage preservation and contemporary urban challenges. Her work spans from the historical analysis of Mamluk architectural practices to innovative research on urban recovery, making significant contributions to the discourse on sustainable and resilient urban environments in the Arab world.

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